Coursework and Lab Skills | Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology Program Clinical emphasis is typically completed as a full-time student. Full-time enrollment is considered nine or more graduate credits per semester or term. A total of 58 credit hours, including practicum courses are required. Students have the option to complete a traditional thesis or an applied graduate project. The course schedules indicate the course sequencing for full-time enrollment.
The 14-week internship, EXP580 and EXP590, is completed in the summer between years 1 and 2, allowing for continuous enrollment and earlier graduation.
M.S. in Exercise Physiology Courses (58 credits)
- EXP501 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- EXP503 Advanced Exercise Physiology
- EXP505 Laboratory Methods I
- EXP506 Research Design and Statistical Methods for Health Sciences
- EXP510 Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription
- EXP511 Cardiopulmonary Testing
- EXP512 Electrocardiography
- EXP513 Advanced Electrocardiography
- EXP516 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Clinical Populations
- EXP517 Laboratory Methods II
- EXP520 Client-centered Clinical Practice in Exercise Physiology
- EXP560 Pathophysiology
- EXP580 Practicum I
- EXP590 Practicum II
- EXP600 Practicum III
- EXP607 Graduate Research Project I
- EXP608 Graduate Research Project II
- EXP610 Practicum IV
- EXP615 Concepts in Functional Rehabilitation
- EXP620 Entrepreneurism in Health and Fitness
- PTH509 Introduction to Pharmacology
Laboratory Courses and Skill
The MEXP program consists of four laboratory-style courses that complement the lecture curriculum and prepare students for hands-on, patient-centered courses. The small student-to-faculty ratio allows for individualized instruction and immediate personal feedback.
The courses EXP501, EXP505, EXP511 and EXP517 will prepare students for independent clinical practice and application of these clinical skills:
- Advanced cardiac resuscitation
- Vitals at rest and with exercise
- Electrocardiography
- Heart sounds
- Anthropometric measurements
- Body composition, including fat and lean tissue analysis
- Cardiovascular stress testing
- Pulmonary testing
- Blood biomarker measurements
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Balance and gait analysis
- Functional screenings
- Flexibility and range of motion assessment